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Penn & Teller's Magic Bullet

HeyLeroy

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After seeing P & T perform the magic bullet live twice, and repeatedly on DVD, and with my knowledge of firearms and ballistics, I think I know how to do it.

Testing to begin soon.

Yes, I know the dangers, I've been studying conjuring and illusion for 30 years. I don't plan on having my head blowed off.
 
HeyLeroy said:
I don't plan on having my head blowed off.
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...the president said, as he and Mrs. Kennedy boarded the flight to Dallas...:duck:

BTW, if you think you have a way of actually catching the bullet in your teeth, the Mythbusters completely busted this one.
 
Be very sure the laser sights are properly adjusted.

Er, I mean improperly adjusted.

No, I mean adjusted properly to make the trick work.

Sigh. Just remember the movie, A Christmas Story.
 
Terry said:
Be careful!
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This will go through very extensive testing at the pistol range before I even think of trying it live!

wahrheit said:
HeyLeroy, don't forget to tape everything with a high-speed camera for us. That is, in case it works, of course.
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Not a chance!:D

I'm pretty certain I understand the principle; like I said, testing, testing and more testing.

jsfisher said:
Be very sure the laser sights are properly adjusted.

Er, I mean improperly adjusted.

No, I mean adjusted properly to make the trick work.

Sigh. Just remember the movie, A Christmas Story.
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I've got a laser on my .22 rat-wrecker; the laser'll be very carefully adjusted!
 
Let me clarify: I'm not going to be testing with the .22, I made that comment to explain that I know how to zero a laser or a scope.

I'll be testing with a .357 Magnum, just like P & T.
 
HeyLeroy said:
I'll be testing with a .357 Magnum, just like P & T.
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Excellent!!! You will then have two channels for possible success: either in the realm of dramatic stage magic or with the Darwin Awards. Good luck, either way.
 
:D It won't be luck. Proper prior preparation prevents poor performance.
 
Actually, one of the "too bad" things, here, is we are not allowed to discuss how magic tricks are down. Personally, I find how well the trick is done far more interesting. I can throughly enjoy a seasoned master stepping flawlessly through a classic, like the Chinese linking rings, while most of the "big-prop" stage effects bore me. I'd rather know how the trick works and be stunned by the magicians skill instead of misdirected by unexpected antics.

I have even seen Teller perform the cups and balls routine, and it was a joy to watch. By the way, the cups where clear plastic.

But that's just me.
 
Yup, them doing the trick with the clear cups is a real treat to watch.
 
HeyLeroy said:
After seeing P & T perform the magic bullet live twice, and repeatedly on DVD, and with my knowledge of firearms and ballistics, I think I know how to do it.

Testing to begin soon.

Yes, I know the dangers, I've been studying conjuring and illusion for 30 years. I don't plan on having my head blowed off.
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Sorry if I am the guy who doesn't get the joke, and am a party pooper, but as this is on our forum, I feel I must reply on behalf of the JREF, very seriously.

The bullet catch is an extraordinarily dangerous trick. A number of magicians have died over the years. Penn and Tellers version is particularly brilliant, and I shall not give anything away here, other than to say you don't always see what you think you see.

This trick is not simply potentially lethal, it has been proven lethal. The JREF can not condone anyone attempting this illusion, nor can it accept serious discussion of this on our forum. Please, please, PLEASE do not attempt this trick, and please do not carry on a discussion about method or training here.

again, it's possible this is all a big joke, and I'm missing the point, and if so I apologize, I often miss the point of jokes.

But if not, please don't do it, and please don't involve our forum. Just say no to bullet catches.

Hal
 
Hal Bidlack said:
The bullet catch is an extraordinarily dangerous trick. A number of magicians have died over the years.
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Is this actually true? I always thought that was just part of the spiel, the trick (and I don't think I'm giving anything away here) doesn't actually involve catching a bullet w/ your teeth. Does anyone have a list of the magicians who have died doing this trick?
 
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